I'm a reporter covering the business of law, focusing on Florida-based and national law firms for the Daily Business Review, The American Lawyer, Law.com and other ALM publications. Reach me at: [email protected] or on Twitter at @dan_roe_.
July 28, 2022 | Daily Business Review
DGIM Law's Third Partner Balances Bankruptcy Practice with Tech-Enabled Estate Planning StartupThe recently formed Aventura boutique added partner Monique D. Hayes on the understanding that she would also be able to grow her outside business.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
July 28, 2022 | The American Lawyer
As Billing Rates Skyrocket, Historic Fee Leaders Find Company at $2,000 Per HourWeil, Kirkland, Skadden and Latham once outpaced the rest of Big Law on what they could charge, but that may begin to change.
By Dan Roe
6 minute read
July 25, 2022 | Pro Mid Market
Mid-Market Trendspotter: What's Driving a Wave of Midsize MergersStaring down market uncertainty, larger midsize firms are adding scale and new markets, while smaller firms look for dance partners to cut costs and hand off administrative duties.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
July 25, 2022 | Daily Business Review
The Pipeline: Is South Florida's Legal Community Doing Enough on Diversity for the Next Generation?A region that prides itself on diversity still has work to do to ensure opportunities for all underrepresented law students.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
July 21, 2022 | The American Lawyer
On Polarizing Issues, Internal Division Threatens Firms More Than External CriticismBig Law firms are seldom absorbed with the opinions of politicians and activists, but unavoidable issues like election fraud, gun violence, and reproductive rights could drag them into the melee.
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
July 20, 2022 | Daily Business Review
Sidley Austin Signs Miami's Biggest Commercial Lease of 2022The 2,100 lawyer firm said it already has over 40 lawyers in a temporary Miami office as it awaits a 60,000 sq. ft. permanent space in 830 Brickell, the city's most expensive office tower.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
July 18, 2022 | Daily Business Review
With Latest Ex-Greenberg Lateral Hire, Winston & Strawn Is Putting Local Bands Back TogetherLitigation partner Adam Foslid is now among six Greenberg Traurig alumni at Winston's new Miami office. The firm has steadily lured Shutts & Bowen and Jones Day attorneys as well.
By Dan Roe
3 minute read
July 18, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Health Issue or Political Statement? Abortion Benefits Test Law Firms' ValuesFirms can no longer sit on the sidelines of polarizing political and human rights issues. So what will they ultimately do about abortion rights?
By Dan Roe
5 minute read
July 14, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Meet the Firm Leader Paying Bonuses for Weekend WorkAt Kristen Corpion's Corp Law, lawyers choose whether to accept expedited client requests, knowing they'll earn a portion of the rush fee if they give up time on the weekend.
By Dan Roe
8 minute read
July 12, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Unlikely to Bow to Texas Freedom Caucus' Threats on Abortion TravelIf Texas Republicans want a legal fight with multibillion-dollar law firms, they'll get it, say managing partners at firms with Texas offices.
By Dan Roe | Andrew Maloney
6 minute read
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